Students planning to participate in May graduation ceremonies should be aware that graduation is scheduled for May 11, 2002.  Students may want to make hotel reservations soon if they plan to attend because area hotels and motels are often booked well in advance of that weekend.
 

SHOWING PRIDE IN YOUR UNIVERSITY
Did you ever wish that you had a sweatshirt or t-shirt with your university logo on it?  Wouldn't it be nice to point to a coffee mug, paper weight, or desk accessory that advertises your university?  Do you want to show pride in your university by sporting a UW-Platteville window decal on your car?  Have you ever thought about using a UW-Platteville pen and pencil set while at work, or especially for doing your homework? Once you graduate, you will definitely want a momento from your alma mater. 

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville campus bookstore has just the right items to meet these needs and more. With their convenient points of contact, it is easy for distance learning students to ask questions or place orders with the campus bookstore and have the merchandise delivered to their home. The university bookstore contact information is:

Phone:608-342-1486 
Fax:608-342-1766
Website: http://www.platteville.bkstr.com
E-mail: uwp_bkstr@fheg.follett.com

So...take some time to browse the campus bookstore web site and view the many items that are available. Purchase some UW-Platteville memorabilia to reward yourself for completing a class (or registering for your first class). Find something that you can display with pride for years to come, as you graduate from one of the programs offered at a distance. These items also make great gifts, especially for the upcoming holiday season! 
 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
On the weekend of May 11, 2002, the Distance Learning Center will be sponsoring its first annual celebration for distance learning students.  This event is being established to honor the students who will be graduating from a distance program during the year.  We will also use it as a time to invite distance learning alumni back to campus, along with encouraging attendance of current and prospective students to meet those of you who have successfully completed your programs.  More information about the event, including location, times, and activities will be sent to you in March.  However, mark your calendars now to make your trip to the UW-Platteville campus and celebrate your accomplishments! 
 

TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you are a student in an online class and are experiencing technical problems with your class, please be sure to contact Technical Support at UW Learning Innovations to describe your problem.  Many students have been contacting their instructors to ask for help in this area.  Faculty do not have the expertise or the authorizations to check on what might be causing you problems. Faculty can pass the information along to Learning Innovations, but they are unable to answer specific questions about a student's computer and connection, so it is important that each student contact technical support individually.  If you feel it is important  to let your instructor know that you are having technical problems, that's fine, but be sure to contact technical support at the same time.  In each issue of the PLEXUS, we publish the contact information for UW LI Technical Support.  Be sure to refer to that page when you experience problems and need to contact support.